For many years, the traditional role of the executive assistant has been defined by organisation, efficiency and exceptional administrative support. These qualities remain important for an EA, but they no longer define the role. Many EA roles are now more engaged in business support than admin support. This means that the Executive Assistant career has
Artificial intelligence is changing the workplace at remarkable speed. Meeting assistants can now record conversations, produce transcripts, summarise discussions and even draft meeting minutes within moments of a meeting ending. This trend raises an obvious question. Does anyone still need to learn minute taking? The answer is mixed. High-level meetings, confidential meetings and Board Meetings
In today's workplace, the role of an Executive Assistant extends far beyond administrative support. Modern Executive Assistants are increasingly recognised as strategic business partners tot heir managers. However, this requires numerous soft skills, including empathy, championing change, serving as a culture ambassador, and being a key contributor to employee wellbeing. Why Mental Health and Wellbeing
The role of an Executive Assistant to a CEO has evolved dramatically over the last decade. Today's Executive Assistants are no longer simply managing calendars and booking travel. There has been a major shift from administrative support to strategic business support. Modern EAs are now expected to be trusted strategic partners. They should help CEOs
Presently, many different careers are discussing the importance of artificial intelligence, or AI, and how it will impact their fields. Naturally, there are many tools available that AI powers. However, one of the most well-known is Microsoft Copilot. Microsoft Copilot is likely to be a popular AI tool for all types of businesses as it
It is now common to find Executive Assistants working in Change Management, whilst supporting their executive managers. Executive Assistants are often seen as key members within the management team. This means they are increasingly involved in key topics of interest within many organisations. Many organisations will undergo restructuring and transformation, which means that themes such
Following on from our theme of Useful Work Planning Apps for Executive Assistants. We are looking at Trello, an App that can improve the on-the-job performance of an Executive Assistant. We are looking at the work planning tool called Trello. Trello is often used in project management. The app can coordinate a team by encouraging
Many of our members share their preferred Apps and devices that help deliver their role effectively. The IEAA has researched various recommended Apps and devices over the past months. The first device that has been recommended repeatedly by members is remarkable. Our team has studied our members' recommendations and researched them so that they can
Executive Assistants increasingly carry out tasks and functions related to Company Secretary roles. However, the role of Company Secretary is not as well-known as other jobs. Therefore, many of our trainers have said people have been asking what is a Company Secretary and what they do. Therefore, we must consider what a Company Secretary is
Executive Assistants are a fundamental part of any organisation, providing valuable support to senior management. Therefore, Executive Assistants must be highly efficient in dealing with daily tasks. This will enable them to optimise and prioritise their roles to deliver the best support for the managers. One of the most common prerequisites is using IT systems
